THIS AREA IS FOR COLLABORATION/SCRIPTING FOR ENGLISH 11A: THE MACBETH SKIT.
NB: KEEP IT BRIEF, GANG; OTHERWISE YOU'LL BE FOREVER FILMING! [10-15 MINUTES RECOMMENDED]
Act One Scene One
(witches enters from the rain outside)
First Witch: My goodness, it’s raining cats and dogs. Snakes and lizards, cats and frogs!
Second Witch: Now, now, let’s not complain. When shall we meet again?
Third Witch: When the battle’s said and done, whether it's lost or won.
First Witch: Where the place?
Second Witch: At the tavern.
Third Witch: The tavern to meet with Macbeth.
(three witches gather together)
All three: Fair is foul and foul is fair. Hover through fog and filthy air.
Scene Two
( Nondescript safe house, sound of gunfire can be heard. Malcolm escorts Captain in, who is injured)
Duncan: Why is that man bleeding, and all over the floor nonetheless?
Malcom: This was one of the guys who lived through the fight outside that you guys were hearing. Now tell him, Cap, about the fight.
Captain (while holding his wound): Sir, it was a close one. A lower rank, Macdonwald, he gave up information to the _ (other gang name/location). Macdonwald was up against Macbeth though, and the traitor went down in the end. We've one the battle, Sir. And (other gang name/location) wants to settle for peace.
Duncan: Good. (to Malcom) Send him (indicate Captain) to a doctor, he fought well, you all did.
(Enter Ross)
Duncan: Who is that?
Malcom: It’s Ross.
Ross: Sir, I bring news of a traitor.
Duncan: I’ve heard.
Ross: Of Cawdor?
Duncan: No. Did he feed information to them?
Ross: Yes.
Duncan: Cawdor, a lieutenant… Award his title to Macbeth, he won't need it anymore. You know what to do Ross.
(Ross salutes and exits)
Scene Three
(Enter first and third witch, in a forest)
Second Witch (to First): Where have you been?
First Witch: Killing pigs.
Second Witch (to Third): And you?
Third Witch: I saw a marine wife eating sweets, so I told her to give me them. She said no. I’ll sail out to her husband in a kitchen strainer, turn myself into a rat and tourment him.
First Witch: I’ll help.
Second Witch: And I.
Third Witch: How kind! He won’t sleep, eat or have any peace at all when I am there.
(knock on the door)
First Witch: Macbeth has come!
(Enters Macbeth and Banquo)
Macbeth: I’v never had a day so bad and good all at once.
Banquo: Where are we? (Sees witches) Who are they? Why are they dressed so strangely? (To witches) Can you hear me? I see you've all put a finger to your lips, so I’m sure you can. So, what is your business in our turf?
First Witch: Hail Macbeth, the thane!
Second Witch: Macbeth, the leader!
Banquo: Why are you saying that? What of myself?
Third Witch: You are less powerful than Macbeth, but more powerful.
First Witch: You are happier than Macbeth, yet less so.
Second Witch: Your sons will be leaders, though you shall not be.
Third Witch: We must go.
Macbeth: Wait, tell me more!
(Witches vanish)
Banquo: Where did they go?
Macbeth: They're just... gone!
Banquo: Were they really here? Or has someone slipped something in our drinks.
Macbeth: Your sons will be our leaders…
Banquo: You will be our leader…
Macbeth: And the lieutenant of Cawdor, they said… How could that be true?
Banquo: Hell if I know. Look, who’s this?
(Enter Ross and Angus)
Ross: Duncan was happy to hear of your success.
Angus: And as you know, Duncan always rewards those who are loyal to him.
Ross: Exactly. He’s made you a lieutenant, in place of Cawdor, and wishes to speak with you.
Banquo: Were they right?
Macbeth: Cawdor is still alive though, how could I take his title?
Angus: He is to be killed, for betraying us.
Macbeth (to Banquo): It’s just like they said, I've taken his place.
Banquo: At this rate, you'll be the boss in no time flat. But the women... they seemed suspicious, this might be a trick. Give us small rewards, and then turn on us. Be cautious.
Macbeth (to Ross + Angus): Thank you, gentlemen. (To Banquo) But if they bear ill will, then why would their prediction come true? I am a lieutenant. And how do I become the leader?
Banquo (jokingly): Kill Duncan?
Macbeth: (laughs) Don’t say things like that! (To Angus + Ross) Thank you again, now let’s go to the king. (To Banquo) Think about what happened. We’ll talk later.
Duncan (to Macbeth): Ah, and here's the man to take his place! You did well, brave Macbeth.
Macbeth: I am looking forward to my new position, sir. Thank you.
Duncan: Macbeth, you will grow in this organization. It has been, and will be a pleasure to work with you. And Banquo, you will be working closely with Macbeth. Together you two can do anything.
Banquo: I agree.
Duncan: I will soon be passing my position on to my son, and I would like for you to be there. Now, Macbeth, let’s go to your house to celebrate.
Macbeth: I will go ahead and bring my wife the good news.
Duncan: Goodbye, lieutenant.
(Exit Macbeth)
Duncan: Banquo, Macbeth is quite a noble man. He will be good for us. I’m glad to see him rise in the ranks.
Scene
Lady Macbeth (reading a letter out loud): “Three women predicted that I would become a lieutenant, and as I prodded them for more information, they vanished. Moments later, Angus and Ross arrived and told me that I was a lieutenant indeed. The women also told me that I would soon become the leader! I wanted to let you know so that we could celebrate together.”
Lady Macbeth: Of course you’re a lieutenant now, and soon to be a leader. Although I wonder, if you’re too nice to ever seize power. You’re too kind, though that is well and good, but not courageous enough to ever rise to the top. Come home soon so that I can persuade you to become the leader. After all, fate, the women and I all want you to be king.
(Enter servant)
Servant: I bring news. Duncan is coming here tonight.
Lady Macbeth: What? Why would he not have told me? Very well then, you may go.
(Servant exits)
Lady Macbeth: So, Duncan is coming here, and here is where he will die. I just hope I’ll have all it takes to do the deed. I pray that I will be hard, and without remorse as I make my husband the leader. Please, oh please, let dark clouds sail over the house today, and allow me to fulfill this task, my husband, he deserves to be the leader. He will be.
(Enter Macbeth)
Macbeth: My love, Duncan is coming here tonight, and leaving tomorrow.
Lady Macbeth: He will never leave. Tonight is the night the path will clear for you to become the leader. Greet them innocently, peacefully, and entertain them as you always would. Don’t appear troubled. I will take care of the rest.
Scene Six
(Duncan + Banquo enter)
Duncan: What a nice house this is.
Banquo: Yes sir, I agree.
Lady Macbeth: Ah, there you are.
Duncan: But where is Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth: Let me first thank you for all you’ve done for our family. And then I will take you to Macbeth.
Scene Seven
(Macbeth enters)
Macbeth: If the deed must be done, then let’s do it quickly. But Duncan has been such a wonderful leader, and it is my duty as lieutenant and host to be loyal to him. The others, they will be so upset, and that will come back to bite me in the end, won’t it?
(Lady Macbeth enters)
Lady Macbeth: Why aren’t you in there?
Macbeth: We can’t do this, we can’t kill him. Duncan has just honoured me, and it is not right.
Lady Macbeth: Don’t be a coward. You have an opportunity here, and if your cowardice gets in the way, you are nothing, nothing at all.
Macbeth: Stop!
Lady Macbeth: If you are to cop out now, nothing will come of this plan, or this dinner. You will continue to be a lieutenant in his organization, and nothing more. Fate has destined you to be the leader, and this is how to reach your destiny.
Macbeth: But if we fail-
Lady Macbeth: “If we fail,” we can’t fail. We won't fail.Don’t be a coward. Follow your destiny.
Act Two Scene One
Fleance: How has the night been?
Banquo: Alright, but I’m tired son, take my sword and stand guard.
(Enter Macbeth + a servant)
Banquo: Duncan is already asleep, why are you not?
Macbeth: I am afraid we were not able to entertain Duncan as well as we could have if we were more prepared.
Banquo: I’m sure Duncan was happy with your hosting. I had a dream last night of the three women.
Macbeth: Not now. When the time comes, you will reap the rewards.
Banquo: As long as it leaves me in good conscience.
(Banquo exit)
Macbeth: I must do it now. Right now. The murder is as good as done. Duncan will not rise in the morning, and the bell will call him to either heaven or hell.
Scene Two
Lady Macbeth: The liquor has made me bold, now where is he? Is he doing the deed?
(Enter Macbeth, holding gun)
Macbeth: I’ve done it. Did you hear something?
Lady Macbeth: No, why would I have? Go and wash your hands, and I told you to leave the pistol with the sleeping guards.
Macbeth: I am afraid of what I’ve done. I killed him.
Lady Macbeth: Don’t be cowardly. Now go, and I’ll take the gun to the guards.
(Exit Macbeth, continued knocking at the door)
Lady Macbeth: Who is that? They could wake the dead with that knocking.
Scene Three
(Enter Macbeth, opens the door)
Macbeth: What are you doing here gentlemen?
Lennox: Good morning, sir.
Macduff: Is Duncan awake?
Macbeth: Not yet, I will bring you to him.
(they walk)
Macbeth: He should be in there, no idea what he did last night though, Duncan never sleeps in...
Lennox: It was such a rough night. Thank you, Macbeth.
(door open, reveals murder scene)
Macduff: Oh god, what happened?!
Macbeth + Lennox: What?
Macduff: Go wake everyone up. There has been a murder.
(Enter Lady Macbeth)
Macduff: There has been a murder, here, in the house. Duncan is dead.
Malcolm: Who would have done it?
Lennox: The servants, there, they have blood on their faces and look, there’s the gun!
Macduff: Why would they do that?
Macbeth: Who knows, maybe they wanted something for themselves, maybe they were spies, maybe it was revenge-
Lady Macbeth: *Walks in* What's all this ruckus about-Oh (faints)
Donalbain: Malcolm, we have to go. We can’t stay here in danger. We must leave, with our father dead and someone likely after us too.
Malcolm: I agree.
Macbeth: Let’s consult in the dining room of what to do now.
(All except Donalbain and Malcolm)
Malcolm: Where are we going to go?
Donalbain: I’ll go to Chicago, hide out underground, and you to Baltimore. We can’t be caught, we can’t be seen. Now, we leave now.
Scene Four
(Ross enters with old man)
Old man: In seventy years I can’t remember something so strange. Dreadful. Times are changing, Ross. Terrible things are happening.
Ross: Even Duncan’s own men are fighting with each other, and there’s a storm brewing.
(Enter Macduff)
Ross: Macduff, there you are.
Macduff: Malcolm and Donalbain have fled, disappeared before even talking to us. We suspect they killed their father, or else why would they have run?
Old man: I've heard of fighting within Duncan’s own ranks, is that true?
Ross: I’I've heard the same.
Macduff: Macbeth will soon be promoted to the leader, and the ceremony will take place in a few days.
Ross: Are you attending?
Macduff: No, I will be returning to my home.
Ross: Well, let’s hope Macbeth has more success than Duncan did.
Old man: That would make our enemies friends, and friends enemies. Be cautious, men.
Act Three Scene One *Banquo stands in front of the door to Forres, where Macbeth is having a party to celebrate his appointment*
Banquo: You have it all, as the witches have said, but lightning never strikes the same place twice… If fate be at the witches’ beck and call, then how may Fleance be promoted? That must mean…! No matter, not now… * Lady Macbeth notices Banquo standing at the door, and open it for him*
Lady Macbeth: Banquo, you’ve made it! Make yourself at home; we’ve missed your presence.
BANQUO: I’d hate to let you guys down, but a man’s work is never done. *Macbeth Appears behind Lady Macbeth*
Macbeth: Going somewhere?
BANQUO: Just to my office, I still need to pick Fleance up from school anyways.
Macbeth: I just wanted to discuss the… State of affairs at the moment, but we can wait until tomorrow, right?
BANQUO: Of course Sir *Exits*
Macbeth: Bye Bye. *Macbeth Chuckles and walks back into the living room,* Okay everyone, It’s been nice having you all, but I have to do some re-organizing today, so sleep well everyone! (Unlike myself) *Aide enters, with the first 2 murderers*
Macbeth: Come in, make yourselves comfortable. *All take a seat*
Macbeth: Now, you might be wondering, why would someone of such high standing and repute as I require your… peculiar services. The witches, they have deceived me, causing me to sit on an empty throne, saddled with paranoia and guilt. Well, I shall be deceived no more! I’ll show them… You know what to do, gentlemen.
Murderers: Aye Aye.
Scene Two *It is night, we see the two murderers from the last scene waiting behind a bush. A third murderer approaches them*
1ST MURDERER: Who are you?
3RD MURDERER: I am like yourselves, Macbeth sent me.
2ND MURDERER: Okay then, the mark is closing… *Banquo and Fleance appear and turn around the corner*
1ST MURDERER: Sir, Do you know how we could get to the nearest ___ ? *Camera is behind Banquo*
BANQUO: Well of course, jus t turn left at the end of the road and- *Murderers 2 and 3 draw weapons* Wait… Run, Fleance, RUN!!! *Murderers start shooting, Banquo falls down,*
BANQUO: AVENGE ME! *Dies*
Scene Three *It is the following day, and Macbeth is at the head of a meeting with the board of directors, the various members are filing through the front doors*
Macbeth: I welcome everyone to our first official company meeting under my tenure as the Chief Executive Officer, take a seat everyone, we will begin shortly. *After everyone has been seated, one of the murderers knocks at the door at the back of the room,*
Macbeth: If you’ll excuse me for a moment gentlemen, I’ve a urgent message coming in *Walks to door, and exits quickly. On the other side, we see that one of the murderers is waiting, with blood on his face*
Macbeth: There’s blood on your face, I take it the deed is done?
Murderer: Well… Only partially sir. Fleance was too fast.
Macbeth: Wait what!? It’s got to be those witches and their damnable prophecies… Be gone quickly, I’m busy. *Exit murderer, Macbeth re-enters the meeting room* *Enter the ghost of Banquo (AKA Still Banquo), seemingly through a window, who takes a seat in Macbeth’s chair*
Lennox: If you may please take a seat sir, we’re running late.
MACBETH: Where?
Lennox: At the head of the table, as usual
Macbeth:*Just stands there, motionless, raises a hand very slowly* But… But… The table’s full, it’s not supposed to be!
Lord: Are you okay sir?
Macbeth: Who did this? I… I did nothing!
Ross: Gentleman, our chairman is not well; we should take our leave in the meantime. *Lords begin to stand*
Lady Macbeth: *Stands up, seemingly out of nowhere*. He’s okay everyone, just give him a moment and he’ll be fine. Please remain seated.
Ross: This rambling is clearly the sign of an ill man.
Lennox: Seconded, all in favor of adjourning the meeting, raise your hand. *Everyone except Macbeth and Lady Macbeth raise their hands. All the lords exit*
Scene Four *Enter Hecate, whose features are mostly obscured, while the 3 witches sit waiting, as if they knew that she was coming*
Witch 1: Well well, look who woke up on the wrong side of the bed today
Hecate: Silence! How dare you abuse your gifts that I have given you? Do the three of you have any idea what you’ve done? Your meddling has caused great strife in this land. However, there is still a chance to right your misdeeds. Meet me at the Acheron, and therein we will see and seal the fate of that one we call Macbeth. Is that clear? *Exits*
Witch 2: Well ladies, either we find her, or she finds us. Let’s go. *Exits all witches* Act Four
Scene One *The 3 witches are huddled around a dark area, having just finished a concoction. Macbeth enters*
Witch 2: By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.
Macbeth: Good evening, how do you do?
Witches: Acts without names.
Macbeth: Though you wrought discord across the land, answer me these things that I shall ask.
Witch 1: Speak
Witch 2: Demand
Witch 3: We’ll answer.
Witch 1: Through our masters, or through ourselves?
Macbeth: Call them, and we shall see *A line of eight kings and Banquo, the first and last with a mirror in his hand*
Macbeth: Eight of you, all the same! And yet there are still many more. This is a most dreadful sight! But I demand some answers, not my fears!
Witches: So be it.
Witch 1: Beware, Beware! Macbeth Beware! The name Macduff shall cause thee fear!
Witch 2: But take solace in the field of battle, for none of woman born shall strike you down!
Witch 3: As Birnam Wood Rises, Macbeth falls.
Macbeth: Are these vague messages everything? Speak, I compel thee! *The witches disappear, Lennox enters shortly afterwards*
Macbeth: Did you see these sisters, Lennox?
L: No sir, I can’t say I did.
Macbeth: Huh… Someone just drove by here, who was that?
L: Likely Macduff, as he has fled to New England.
Macbeth: Macduff has fled, you say?
L: I just did Sir.
Macbeth: *Aside* No more! This will be the end of you, Macduff, all of you, KILL THEM ALL!
Scene Two
*Currently in house Fife, Lady Macduff ,young Macduff, and Ross are sitting, a messenger knocks on the door, Lady Macduff goes to answer it*
L. Macduff: Macduff has left? Why? Why didn't he tell us or the children?
R: I don’t know… But what I do know is that the tyrant’s paranoia grows daily, and it would be best if I didn't stay here any longer. alas, I shall be gone.
*Knocking on the door is heard, both walk to the front door, and open it to find a messenger while Lennox exits quickly*
Messenger: My lady, I fear your family might be in danger, so take flight, quickly, as your husband did.
L. Macduff: Oh goodness! Though we should leave immediately, We didn't lift a finger against anyone, nor have we heard Macduff do anything besides leaving, so why exactly would we be in danger? We still should start packing though, in case the warning is genuine. *Lady Macduff and Son get out some briefcases and start to try and pack when someone knocks on the door*
L. Macduff: Could you please get the door dear? *Son gets up, and opens the door, as the door swings open, there is a gunshot, as the son falls to the floor and dies, Lady Macduff cries “Murder!” and runs as we hear more gunshots* Scene 3: *Malcolm and Macduff are meeting in outside of a coffee shop*
Malcolm: Our great nation lies ruined, and it weeps and bleeds as new gashes are added to her wounds.
Macduff: Don’t worry Malcolm, we all know who did this, and what we need to do. I know I have fled for a just cause.
Malcolm: A cause as just as Macbeth is unjust. *The English doctor walks by the shop, Malcolm waves for him/her to stop*
Malcolm: Hey, you’re one of the mayor’s doctors, aren't you? Is he coming anytime soon?
Doctor: There is many a pauper who wish to receive his blessings, but worry not, he will be here soon. *Exit Doctor, Ross enters, and takes a seat at a table next to them *
Malcolm: Say, he looks familiar…
Macduff: Welcome cousin, what brings you here? Is there any good news from home?
Ross: I’m afraid not. The land is in chaos, blood flows through the streets
Macduff: Is my family well?
Ross: they are, last I heard.
Macduff: Have they been harassed by the tyrant too?
Ross: Do not worry; they were well at peace when I left them
Macduff: ARE YOU SURE??? TELL ME!
Ross: Do you really want to know?
Macduff: The truth ain't pretty, is it?
Ross: No it is not. Your home has been ambushed. Nobody made it out. Macbeth isn't one for making mistakes.
Macduff: What was once just my duty to us has now become a quest for vengeance. That devil Macbeth will be the one to pay. Are our preparations ready?
Malcolm: The king has been generous enough to lend us a hundred mercenaries under the command of Siward. They are already massed on the edge of our territory, and are ready to go. After hearing your pleas, I am most certain we can gather more resources than we could possibly need.
Macduff: Well, time’s a wasting. We strike tomorrow. Act Five
Scene One *Scene is in Macbeth’s house. The Scottish Doctor and the Gentlewoman are there, in the living room. The doctor is carrying a sheaf of papers.*
Doctor: I’m not sure if I can just take someone’s word on this. When was the last time she woke up?
Gentlewoman: She hasn’t woken up since Macbeth left. But trust me, I’ve seen her write letters whilst still fast asleep!
Doctor: This is… Most unusual. If you don’t mind, I’ll be observing her personally over the next few days-
Gentlewoman: Shh… I hear her footsteps coming this way *Enter Lady Macbeth, who is rubbing her hands constantly*
Lady Macbeth: Yet there’s a spot…
Doctor: Wait, her eyes are open though.
Gentlewoman: But I know they’re not like yours and mine.
Doctor: Why is she doing that?
Gentlewoman: Our lady washes her hands habitually. I’ve seen her at the sink for fifteen minutes once.
Lady Macbeth: Out Damned Spot! Out I Say! There’s one, and another, and other… Why must he have so much blood in him? The Thane of Fife had a wife, and where is she? These hands will never be clean now! No more of this, No more!
Doctor: … Oh dear, I’m afraid this is out of the realm of my expertise.
Gentlewoman: May god be with her.
Doctor: God help us all… *In the distance, from the next room*: Wash your hands and put on your nightgown, and don’t look so pale! He’s buried! Nobody can rise from their graves! To bed, To bed! Someone’s knocking! What’s done can’t be undone! To bed, to bed!
Scene Two *Enter Angus, Lennox, Menteith, Caithness, and a couple of other soldiers in an alleyway. They stop to discuss what to do next.* Menteith: Okay, here’s the plan people: Malcolm, Siward, Macduff, and their men will be here any second now.
Angus: Right, and we’re meeting them at Birnam Park.
Caithness: Will Donalbain be there as well?
Lennox: I am certain he isn’t. The Irish quarter is quite the distance on foot. What I do know is that Siward’s Son will be joining us today as well.
Menteith: What does the tyrant?
Caithness: He’s holed up in Dunsinane Clinic, as expected. People say he’s either insane or desperate, but he’s not gonna give up that easily, or at all.
Angus: This place is flying into hell at a mile a minute. Everyone with a good reason to be mad at him has taken up arms. We must move quickly. On to Birnam!
Scene Three *In Dunsinane Clinic. People can be seen moving furniture around, as to fortify the location, while Macbeth, the Scottish Doctor, and several attendants walk in*
Macbeth: Enough with the reports!
Attendant: But-
Macbeth: Enough! Where is Malcolm? No matter, for I cannot be harmed by those of woman born. Fly, false thanes, and fear me! *Enter a messenger*
Messenger: Sir, There are ten thousand-
Macbeth: Ten thousand what? Geese? Villains?
Messenger: No, soldiers, sir. The English are here!
Macbeth: Dismissed. *Exit Messenger*. I know this battle shall make or break my future. But what future do I have to look forward to? Seyton! *Enter Seyton*
Seyton: Yes?
Macbeth: Is there anything else I should know about?
Seyton: No Sir.
Macbeth: Good. Post more scouts on the rooftops! Scour the city, and silence those who speak of fear! Doc, how is your patient faring?
S.Doctor: She isn’t sick, rather, her mind is stricken and sleepless.
Macbeth: Can’t you cure her? A disease of the mind is still a disease.
S.Doctor: Here, the patient is their own doctor.
Macbeth: I’ll have none of this nonsense! You will find some way of curing her. Bring me my equipment, for I am not afraid, until Birnam come to Dunsinane! Scene 4: *Macbeth is still in Dunsinane Clinic, on the second floor, and looking out from a balcony*
Macbeth: This place is well fortified, I see no way for the traitors to reach me. We would have defeated them on the field of battle if I was not betrayed BY MY OWN FORCES! Those imbeciles will pay… *A woman’s cry echoes from within the clinic*
Macbeth: What was that noise? *Seyton enters*
Seyton: Your wife, Sir, has died.
Macbeth: It was only a matter of time. Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, will always creep in, and eat away the last syllable of time, just as candles must always burn down, however bright. *Enter a messenger* Don’t waste my time.
Messenger: I know what I saw, boss, but I don’t know to describe it.
Macbeth: Then try.
Messenger: When I looked at Birnam Park, I thought the shrubs and trees themselves were moving.
Macbeth: Impossible!
Messenger: *Hands Macbeth a pair of binoculars*See for yourself.
Macbeth: *Looks through Binoculars, and is stunned for a second before he hurriedly gives them back*. Forget what I’ve said, forget everything! *Scrambles down through the clinic*. Drop what you’re doing; we’re going to take the fight to them! *Turns a corner as everyone scrambles* At least then we will die with honor.
Scene Five *Malcolm, Lennox, Angus, et al. Are in a park-like environment, A gust blows throughout the field. The troops seem to be rustling the bushes a lot*
Angus: Huh, it’s windy today. Never noticed that.
Malcolm: Okay guys, we’re close enough now. CHARGE!!!
Scene Six *Scene takes place out on a street, only Macbeth is there, A figure is seen walking down the road.*
Macbeth: There’s no leaving now, is there? *As the figure closes, it is revealed to be young Siward*
Young Siward: You! What’s your name?
Macbeth: It is a name men like you fear.
Young Siward: I do not fear an old man like you!
Macbeth: Very well, I am Macbeth
Young Siward: *Draws blade* The devil couldn’t find a name more hateful to my ears. *Young Siward is about to charge into Macbeth. Macbeth calmly draws a pistol and shoots Young Siward*
Macbeth: HA! You were a man born of woman. I laugh at the pitiful attacks of your kind. *Continues walking*
*Meanwhile, somewhere else a short distance away*
Macduff: Did you hear that? The first shots have been fired, and none of our men have twitched. That means the tyrant must be over there! I will have my vengeance! *The troops start running that way. Only Malcolm and SIward stay behind*
Siward: There’s no need to worry sir. The defenders in the clinic have surrendered without resistance. The victory will surely be yours.
Malcolm: Not really much of a fight, is it now?
Scene Seven *Another street, where Macduff and his forces catch up to Macbeth and the last of his loyal forces*
Macduff: Show your face! Turn around!
Macbeth: *Turns around*. Why, why, why, out of everyone else possible, did it have to be YOU?
Macduff: I have no need to explain, nor do I have the words to explain asides these: You are pure evil.
Macbeth: Oh, but I am invincible evil. No man of woman born can kill me.
Macduff: Well son, you'll be sorely disappointed. You see, I wasn't born of woman, but rather ripped from a corpse.
Macbeth: LIES! *The two forces charge into each other, spearheaded by Macbeth and Macduff, with an array of different weapons. “God Save the King” Plays in the background as the fight unfolds. As Macduff stands victorious, the music ends, and so does the play*
NB: KEEP IT BRIEF, GANG; OTHERWISE YOU'LL BE FOREVER FILMING! [10-15 MINUTES RECOMMENDED]
Act One
Scene One
(witches enters from the rain outside)
First Witch: My goodness, it’s raining cats and dogs. Snakes and lizards, cats and frogs!
Second Witch: Now, now, let’s not complain. When shall we meet again?
Third Witch: When the battle’s said and done, whether it's lost or won.
First Witch: Where the place?
Second Witch: At the tavern.
Third Witch: The tavern to meet with Macbeth.
(three witches gather together)
All three: Fair is foul and foul is fair. Hover through fog and filthy air.
Scene Two
( Nondescript safe house, sound of gunfire can be heard. Malcolm escorts Captain in, who is injured)
Duncan: Why is that man bleeding, and all over the floor nonetheless?
Malcom: This was one of the guys who lived through the fight outside that you guys were hearing. Now tell him, Cap, about the fight.
Captain (while holding his wound): Sir, it was a close one. A lower rank, Macdonwald, he gave up information to the _ (other gang name/location). Macdonwald was up against Macbeth though, and the traitor went down in the end. We've one the battle, Sir. And (other gang name/location) wants to settle for peace.
Duncan: Good. (to Malcom) Send him (indicate Captain) to a doctor, he fought well, you all did.
(Enter Ross)
Duncan: Who is that?
Malcom: It’s Ross.
Ross: Sir, I bring news of a traitor.
Duncan: I’ve heard.
Ross: Of Cawdor?
Duncan: No. Did he feed information to them?
Ross: Yes.
Duncan: Cawdor, a lieutenant… Award his title to Macbeth, he won't need it anymore. You know what to do Ross.
(Ross salutes and exits)
Scene Three
(Enter first and third witch, in a forest)
Second Witch (to First): Where have you been?
First Witch: Killing pigs.
Second Witch (to Third): And you?
Third Witch: I saw a marine wife eating sweets, so I told her to give me them. She said no. I’ll sail out to her husband in a kitchen strainer, turn myself into a rat and tourment him.
First Witch: I’ll help.
Second Witch: And I.
Third Witch: How kind! He won’t sleep, eat or have any peace at all when I am there.
(knock on the door)
First Witch: Macbeth has come!
(Enters Macbeth and Banquo)
Macbeth: I’v never had a day so bad and good all at once.
Banquo: Where are we? (Sees witches) Who are they? Why are they dressed so strangely? (To witches) Can you hear me? I see you've all put a finger to your lips, so I’m sure you can. So, what is your business in our turf?
First Witch: Hail Macbeth, the thane!
Second Witch: Macbeth, the leader!
Banquo: Why are you saying that? What of myself?
Third Witch: You are less powerful than Macbeth, but more powerful.
First Witch: You are happier than Macbeth, yet less so.
Second Witch: Your sons will be leaders, though you shall not be.
Third Witch: We must go.
Macbeth: Wait, tell me more!
(Witches vanish)
Banquo: Where did they go?
Macbeth: They're just... gone!
Banquo: Were they really here? Or has someone slipped something in our drinks.
Macbeth: Your sons will be our leaders…
Banquo: You will be our leader…
Macbeth: And the lieutenant of Cawdor, they said… How could that be true?
Banquo: Hell if I know. Look, who’s this?
(Enter Ross and Angus)
Ross: Duncan was happy to hear of your success.
Angus: And as you know, Duncan always rewards those who are loyal to him.
Ross: Exactly. He’s made you a lieutenant, in place of Cawdor, and wishes to speak with you.
Banquo: Were they right?
Macbeth: Cawdor is still alive though, how could I take his title?
Angus: He is to be killed, for betraying us.
Macbeth (to Banquo): It’s just like they said, I've taken his place.
Banquo: At this rate, you'll be the boss in no time flat. But the women... they seemed suspicious, this might be a trick. Give us small rewards, and then turn on us. Be cautious.
Macbeth (to Ross + Angus): Thank you, gentlemen. (To Banquo) But if they bear ill will, then why would their prediction come true? I am a lieutenant. And how do I become the leader?
Banquo (jokingly): Kill Duncan?
Macbeth: (laughs) Don’t say things like that! (To Angus + Ross) Thank you again, now let’s go to the king. (To Banquo) Think about what happened. We’ll talk later.
Scene Four
(trumpets sound, Duncan, Lennox, Malcom + Donalbain enter)
Duncan: Has Cawdor been taken care of?
Malcom: Yes sir.
Duncan: I trusted that man...
(enter Macbeth, Ross, Angus + Banquo)
Duncan (to Macbeth): Ah, and here's the man to take his place! You did well, brave Macbeth.
Macbeth: I am looking forward to my new position, sir. Thank you.
Duncan: Macbeth, you will grow in this organization. It has been, and will be a pleasure to work with you. And Banquo, you will be working closely with Macbeth. Together you two can do anything.
Banquo: I agree.
Duncan: I will soon be passing my position on to my son, and I would like for you to be there. Now, Macbeth, let’s go to your house to celebrate.
Macbeth: I will go ahead and bring my wife the good news.
Duncan: Goodbye, lieutenant.
(Exit Macbeth)
Duncan: Banquo, Macbeth is quite a noble man. He will be good for us. I’m glad to see him rise in the ranks.
Scene
Lady Macbeth (reading a letter out loud): “Three women predicted that I would become a lieutenant, and as I prodded them for more information, they vanished. Moments later, Angus and Ross arrived and told me that I was a lieutenant indeed. The women also told me that I would soon become the leader! I wanted to let you know so that we could celebrate together.”
Lady Macbeth: Of course you’re a lieutenant now, and soon to be a leader. Although I wonder, if you’re too nice to ever seize power. You’re too kind, though that is well and good, but not courageous enough to ever rise to the top. Come home soon so that I can persuade you to become the leader. After all, fate, the women and I all want you to be king.
(Enter servant)
Servant: I bring news. Duncan is coming here tonight.
Lady Macbeth: What? Why would he not have told me? Very well then, you may go.
(Servant exits)
Lady Macbeth: So, Duncan is coming here, and here is where he will die. I just hope I’ll have all it takes to do the deed. I pray that I will be hard, and without remorse as I make my husband the leader. Please, oh please, let dark clouds sail over the house today, and allow me to fulfill this task, my husband, he deserves to be the leader. He will be.
(Enter Macbeth)
Macbeth: My love, Duncan is coming here tonight, and leaving tomorrow.
Lady Macbeth: He will never leave. Tonight is the night the path will clear for you to become the leader. Greet them innocently, peacefully, and entertain them as you always would. Don’t appear troubled. I will take care of the rest.
Scene Six
(Duncan + Banquo enter)
Duncan: What a nice house this is.
Banquo: Yes sir, I agree.
Lady Macbeth: Ah, there you are.
Duncan: But where is Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth: Let me first thank you for all you’ve done for our family. And then I will take you to Macbeth.
Scene Seven
(Macbeth enters)
Macbeth: If the deed must be done, then let’s do it quickly. But Duncan has been such a wonderful leader, and it is my duty as lieutenant and host to be loyal to him. The others, they will be so upset, and that will come back to bite me in the end, won’t it?
(Lady Macbeth enters)
Lady Macbeth: Why aren’t you in there?
Macbeth: We can’t do this, we can’t kill him. Duncan has just honoured me, and it is not right.
Lady Macbeth: Don’t be a coward. You have an opportunity here, and if your cowardice gets in the way, you are nothing, nothing at all.
Macbeth: Stop!
Lady Macbeth: If you are to cop out now, nothing will come of this plan, or this dinner. You will continue to be a lieutenant in his organization, and nothing more. Fate has destined you to be the leader, and this is how to reach your destiny.
Macbeth: But if we fail-
Lady Macbeth: “If we fail,” we can’t fail. We won't fail.Don’t be a coward. Follow your destiny.
Act Two
Scene One
Fleance: How has the night been?
Banquo: Alright, but I’m tired son, take my sword and stand guard.
(Enter Macbeth + a servant)
Banquo: Duncan is already asleep, why are you not?
Macbeth: I am afraid we were not able to entertain Duncan as well as we could have if we were more prepared.
Banquo: I’m sure Duncan was happy with your hosting. I had a dream last night of the three women.
Macbeth: Not now. When the time comes, you will reap the rewards.
Banquo: As long as it leaves me in good conscience.
(Banquo exit)
Macbeth: I must do it now. Right now. The murder is as good as done. Duncan will not rise in the morning, and the bell will call him to either heaven or hell.
Scene Two
Lady Macbeth: The liquor has made me bold, now where is he? Is he doing the deed?
(Enter Macbeth, holding gun)
Macbeth: I’ve done it. Did you hear something?
Lady Macbeth: No, why would I have? Go and wash your hands, and I told you to leave the pistol with the sleeping guards.
Macbeth: I am afraid of what I’ve done. I killed him.
Lady Macbeth: Don’t be cowardly. Now go, and I’ll take the gun to the guards.
(Exit Macbeth, continued knocking at the door)
Lady Macbeth: Who is that? They could wake the dead with that knocking.
Scene Three
(Enter Macbeth, opens the door)
Macbeth: What are you doing here gentlemen?
Lennox: Good morning, sir.
Macduff: Is Duncan awake?
Macbeth: Not yet, I will bring you to him.
(they walk)
Macbeth: He should be in there, no idea what he did last night though, Duncan never sleeps in...
Lennox: It was such a rough night. Thank you, Macbeth.
(door open, reveals murder scene)
Macduff: Oh god, what happened?!
Macbeth + Lennox: What?
Macduff: Go wake everyone up. There has been a murder.
(Enter Lady Macbeth)
Macduff: There has been a murder, here, in the house. Duncan is dead.
Malcolm: Who would have done it?
Lennox: The servants, there, they have blood on their faces and look, there’s the gun!
Macduff: Why would they do that?
Macbeth: Who knows, maybe they wanted something for themselves, maybe they were spies, maybe it was revenge-
Lady Macbeth: *Walks in* What's all this ruckus about-Oh (faints)
Donalbain: Malcolm, we have to go. We can’t stay here in danger. We must leave, with our father dead and someone likely after us too.
Malcolm: I agree.
Macbeth: Let’s consult in the dining room of what to do now.
(All except Donalbain and Malcolm)
Malcolm: Where are we going to go?
Donalbain: I’ll go to Chicago, hide out underground, and you to Baltimore. We can’t be caught, we can’t be seen. Now, we leave now.
Scene Four
(Ross enters with old man)
Old man: In seventy years I can’t remember something so strange. Dreadful. Times are changing, Ross. Terrible things are happening.
Ross: Even Duncan’s own men are fighting with each other, and there’s a storm brewing.
(Enter Macduff)
Ross: Macduff, there you are.
Macduff: Malcolm and Donalbain have fled, disappeared before even talking to us. We suspect they killed their father, or else why would they have run?
Old man: I've heard of fighting within Duncan’s own ranks, is that true?
Ross: I’I've heard the same.
Macduff: Macbeth will soon be promoted to the leader, and the ceremony will take place in a few days.
Ross: Are you attending?
Macduff: No, I will be returning to my home.
Ross: Well, let’s hope Macbeth has more success than Duncan did.
Old man: That would make our enemies friends, and friends enemies. Be cautious, men.
Act Three
Scene One
*Banquo stands in front of the door to Forres, where Macbeth is having a party to celebrate his appointment*
Banquo: You have it all, as the witches have said, but lightning never strikes the same place twice… If fate be at the witches’ beck and call, then how may Fleance be promoted? That must mean…! No matter, not now…
* Lady Macbeth notices Banquo standing at the door, and open it for him*
Lady Macbeth: Banquo, you’ve made it! Make yourself at home; we’ve missed your presence.
BANQUO: I’d hate to let you guys down, but a man’s work is never done.
*Macbeth Appears behind Lady Macbeth*
Macbeth: Going somewhere?
BANQUO: Just to my office, I still need to pick Fleance up from school anyways.
Macbeth: I just wanted to discuss the… State of affairs at the moment, but we can wait until tomorrow, right?
BANQUO: Of course Sir *Exits*
Macbeth: Bye Bye. *Macbeth Chuckles and walks back into the living room,* Okay everyone, It’s been nice having you all, but I have to do some re-organizing today, so sleep well everyone! (Unlike myself)
*Aide enters, with the first 2 murderers*
Macbeth: Come in, make yourselves comfortable.
*All take a seat*
Macbeth: Now, you might be wondering, why would someone of such high standing and repute as I require your… peculiar services. The witches, they have deceived me, causing me to sit on an empty throne, saddled with paranoia and guilt. Well, I shall be deceived no more!
I’ll show them… You know what to do, gentlemen.
Murderers: Aye Aye.
Scene Two
*It is night, we see the two murderers from the last scene waiting behind a bush. A third murderer approaches them*
1ST MURDERER: Who are you?
3RD MURDERER: I am like yourselves, Macbeth sent me.
2ND MURDERER: Okay then, the mark is closing…
*Banquo and Fleance appear and turn around the corner*
1ST MURDERER: Sir, Do you know how we could get to the nearest ___ ?
*Camera is behind Banquo*
BANQUO: Well of course, jus t turn left at the end of the road and- *Murderers 2 and 3 draw weapons* Wait… Run, Fleance, RUN!!!
*Murderers start shooting, Banquo falls down,*
BANQUO: AVENGE ME! *Dies*
Scene Three
*It is the following day, and Macbeth is at the head of a meeting with the board of directors, the various members are filing through the front doors*
Macbeth: I welcome everyone to our first official company meeting under my tenure as the Chief Executive Officer, take a seat everyone, we will begin shortly.
*After everyone has been seated, one of the murderers knocks at the door at the back of the room,*
Macbeth: If you’ll excuse me for a moment gentlemen, I’ve a urgent message coming in *Walks to door, and exits quickly. On the other side, we see that one of the murderers is waiting, with blood on his face*
Macbeth: There’s blood on your face, I take it the deed is done?
Murderer: Well… Only partially sir. Fleance was too fast.
Macbeth: Wait what!? It’s got to be those witches and their damnable prophecies… Be gone quickly, I’m busy. *Exit murderer, Macbeth re-enters the meeting room*
*Enter the ghost of Banquo (AKA Still Banquo), seemingly through a window, who takes a seat in Macbeth’s chair*
Lennox: If you may please take a seat sir, we’re running late.
MACBETH: Where?
Lennox: At the head of the table, as usual
Macbeth:*Just stands there, motionless, raises a hand very slowly* But… But… The table’s full, it’s not supposed to be!
Lord: Are you okay sir?
Macbeth: Who did this? I… I did nothing!
Ross: Gentleman, our chairman is not well; we should take our leave in the meantime. *Lords begin to stand*
Lady Macbeth: *Stands up, seemingly out of nowhere*. He’s okay everyone, just give him a moment and he’ll be fine. Please remain seated.
Ross: This rambling is clearly the sign of an ill man.
Lennox: Seconded, all in favor of adjourning the meeting, raise your hand.
*Everyone except Macbeth and Lady Macbeth raise their hands. All the lords exit*
Scene Four
*Enter Hecate, whose features are mostly obscured, while the 3 witches sit waiting, as if they knew that she was coming*
Witch 1: Well well, look who woke up on the wrong side of the bed today
Hecate: Silence! How dare you abuse your gifts that I have given you? Do the three of you have any idea what you’ve done? Your meddling has caused great strife in this land. However, there is still a chance to right your misdeeds. Meet me at the Acheron, and therein we will
see and seal the fate of that one we call Macbeth. Is that clear? *Exits*
Witch 2: Well ladies, either we find her, or she finds us. Let’s go. *Exits all witches*
Act Four
Scene One
*The 3 witches are huddled around a dark area, having just finished a concoction. Macbeth enters*
Witch 2: By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.
Macbeth: Good evening, how do you do?
Witches: Acts without names.
Macbeth: Though you wrought discord across the land, answer me these things that I shall ask.
Witch 1: Speak
Witch 2: Demand
Witch 3: We’ll answer.
Witch 1: Through our masters, or through ourselves?
Macbeth: Call them, and we shall see
*A line of eight kings and Banquo, the first and last with a mirror in his hand*
Macbeth: Eight of you, all the same! And yet there are still many more. This is a most dreadful sight! But I demand some answers, not my fears!
Witches: So be it.
Witch 1: Beware, Beware! Macbeth Beware! The name Macduff shall cause thee fear!
Witch 2: But take solace in the field of battle, for none of woman born shall strike you down!
Witch 3: As Birnam Wood Rises, Macbeth falls.
Macbeth: Are these vague messages everything? Speak, I compel thee!
*The witches disappear, Lennox enters shortly afterwards*
Macbeth: Did you see these sisters, Lennox?
L: No sir, I can’t say I did.
Macbeth: Huh… Someone just drove by here, who was that?
L: Likely Macduff, as he has fled to New England.
Macbeth: Macduff has fled, you say?
L: I just did Sir.
Macbeth: *Aside* No more! This will be the end of you, Macduff, all of you, KILL THEM ALL!
Scene Two
*Currently in house Fife, Lady Macduff ,young Macduff, and Ross are sitting, a messenger knocks on the door, Lady Macduff goes to answer it*
L. Macduff: Macduff has left? Why? Why didn't he tell us or the children?
R: I don’t know… But what I do know is that the tyrant’s paranoia grows daily, and it would be best if I didn't stay here any longer. alas, I shall be gone.
*Knocking on the door is heard, both walk to the front door, and open it to find a messenger while Lennox exits quickly*
Messenger: My lady, I fear your family might be in danger, so take flight, quickly, as your husband did.
L. Macduff: Oh goodness! Though we should leave immediately, We didn't lift a finger against anyone, nor have we heard Macduff do anything besides leaving, so why exactly would we be in danger? We still should start packing though, in case the warning is genuine.
*Lady Macduff and Son get out some briefcases and start to try and pack when someone knocks on the door*
L. Macduff: Could you please get the door dear?
*Son gets up, and opens the door, as the door swings open, there is a gunshot, as the son falls to the floor and dies, Lady Macduff cries “Murder!” and runs as we hear more gunshots*
Scene 3:
*Malcolm and Macduff are meeting in outside of a coffee shop*
Malcolm: Our great nation lies ruined, and it weeps and bleeds as new gashes are added to her wounds.
Macduff: Don’t worry Malcolm, we all know who did this, and what we need to do. I know I have fled for a just cause.
Malcolm: A cause as just as Macbeth is unjust.
*The English doctor walks by the shop, Malcolm waves for him/her to stop*
Malcolm: Hey, you’re one of the mayor’s doctors, aren't you? Is he coming anytime soon?
Doctor: There is many a pauper who wish to receive his blessings, but worry not, he will be here soon.
*Exit Doctor, Ross enters, and takes a seat at a table next to them *
Malcolm: Say, he looks familiar…
Macduff: Welcome cousin, what brings you here? Is there any good news from home?
Ross: I’m afraid not. The land is in chaos, blood flows through the streets
Macduff: Is my family well?
Ross: they are, last I heard.
Macduff: Have they been harassed by the tyrant too?
Ross: Do not worry; they were well at peace when I left them
Macduff: ARE YOU SURE??? TELL ME!
Ross: Do you really want to know?
Macduff: The truth ain't pretty, is it?
Ross: No it is not. Your home has been ambushed. Nobody made it out. Macbeth isn't one for making mistakes.
Macduff: What was once just my duty to us has now become a quest for vengeance. That devil Macbeth will be the one to pay. Are our preparations ready?
Malcolm: The king has been generous enough to lend us a hundred mercenaries under the command of Siward. They are already massed on the edge of our territory, and are ready to go. After hearing your pleas, I am most certain we can gather more resources than we
could possibly need.
Macduff: Well, time’s a wasting. We strike tomorrow.
Act Five
Scene One
*Scene is in Macbeth’s house. The Scottish Doctor and the Gentlewoman are there, in the living room. The doctor is carrying a sheaf of papers.*
Doctor: I’m not sure if I can just take someone’s word on this. When was the last time she woke up?
Gentlewoman: She hasn’t woken up since Macbeth left. But trust me, I’ve seen her write letters whilst still fast asleep!
Doctor: This is… Most unusual. If you don’t mind, I’ll be observing her personally over the next few days-
Gentlewoman: Shh… I hear her footsteps coming this way
*Enter Lady Macbeth, who is rubbing her hands constantly*
Lady Macbeth: Yet there’s a spot…
Doctor: Wait, her eyes are open though.
Gentlewoman: But I know they’re not like yours and mine.
Doctor: Why is she doing that?
Gentlewoman: Our lady washes her hands habitually. I’ve seen her at the sink for fifteen minutes once.
Lady Macbeth: Out Damned Spot! Out I Say! There’s one, and another, and other… Why must he have so much blood in him? The Thane of Fife had a wife, and where is she? These hands will never be clean now! No more of this, No more!
Doctor: … Oh dear, I’m afraid this is out of the realm of my expertise.
Gentlewoman: May god be with her.
Doctor: God help us all…
*In the distance, from the next room*: Wash your hands and put on your nightgown, and don’t look so pale! He’s buried! Nobody can rise from their graves! To bed, To bed! Someone’s knocking! What’s done can’t be undone! To bed, to bed!
Scene Two
*Enter Angus, Lennox, Menteith, Caithness, and a couple of other soldiers in an alleyway. They stop to discuss what to do next.*
Menteith: Okay, here’s the plan people: Malcolm, Siward, Macduff, and their men will be here any second now.
Angus: Right, and we’re meeting them at Birnam Park.
Caithness: Will Donalbain be there as well?
Lennox: I am certain he isn’t. The Irish quarter is quite the distance on foot. What I do know is that Siward’s Son will be joining us today as well.
Menteith: What does the tyrant?
Caithness: He’s holed up in Dunsinane Clinic, as expected. People say he’s either insane or desperate, but he’s not gonna give up that easily, or at all.
Angus: This place is flying into hell at a mile a minute. Everyone with a good reason to be mad at him has taken up arms. We must move quickly. On to Birnam!
Scene Three
*In Dunsinane Clinic. People can be seen moving furniture around, as to fortify the location, while Macbeth, the Scottish Doctor, and several attendants walk in*
Macbeth: Enough with the reports!
Attendant: But-
Macbeth: Enough! Where is Malcolm? No matter, for I cannot be harmed by those of woman born. Fly, false thanes, and fear me!
*Enter a messenger*
Messenger: Sir, There are ten thousand-
Macbeth: Ten thousand what? Geese? Villains?
Messenger: No, soldiers, sir. The English are here!
Macbeth: Dismissed. *Exit Messenger*. I know this battle shall make or break my future. But what future do I have to look forward to? Seyton!
*Enter Seyton*
Seyton: Yes?
Macbeth: Is there anything else I should know about?
Seyton: No Sir.
Macbeth: Good. Post more scouts on the rooftops! Scour the city, and silence those who speak of fear! Doc, how is your patient faring?
S.Doctor: She isn’t sick, rather, her mind is stricken and sleepless.
Macbeth: Can’t you cure her? A disease of the mind is still a disease.
S.Doctor: Here, the patient is their own doctor.
Macbeth: I’ll have none of this nonsense! You will find some way of curing her. Bring me my equipment, for I am not afraid, until Birnam come to Dunsinane!
Scene 4:
*Macbeth is still in Dunsinane Clinic, on the second floor, and looking out from a balcony*
Macbeth: This place is well fortified, I see no way for the traitors to reach me. We would have defeated them on the field of battle if I was not betrayed BY MY OWN FORCES! Those imbeciles will pay…
*A woman’s cry echoes from within the clinic*
Macbeth: What was that noise?
*Seyton enters*
Seyton: Your wife, Sir, has died.
Macbeth: It was only a matter of time. Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, will always creep in, and eat away the last syllable of time, just as candles must always burn down, however bright. *Enter a messenger* Don’t waste my time.
Messenger: I know what I saw, boss, but I don’t know to describe it.
Macbeth: Then try.
Messenger: When I looked at Birnam Park, I thought the shrubs and trees themselves were moving.
Macbeth: Impossible!
Messenger: *Hands Macbeth a pair of binoculars*See for yourself.
Macbeth: *Looks through Binoculars, and is stunned for a second before he hurriedly gives them back*. Forget what I’ve said, forget everything! *Scrambles down through the clinic*. Drop what you’re doing; we’re going to take the fight to them! *Turns a corner as
everyone scrambles* At least then we will die with honor.
Scene Five
*Malcolm, Lennox, Angus, et al. Are in a park-like environment, A gust blows throughout the field. The troops seem to be rustling the bushes a lot*
Angus: Huh, it’s windy today. Never noticed that.
Malcolm: Okay guys, we’re close enough now. CHARGE!!!
Scene Six
*Scene takes place out on a street, only Macbeth is there, A figure is seen walking down the road.*
Macbeth: There’s no leaving now, is there?
*As the figure closes, it is revealed to be young Siward*
Young Siward: You! What’s your name?
Macbeth: It is a name men like you fear.
Young Siward: I do not fear an old man like you!
Macbeth: Very well, I am Macbeth
Young Siward: *Draws blade* The devil couldn’t find a name more hateful to my ears.
*Young Siward is about to charge into Macbeth. Macbeth calmly draws a pistol and shoots Young Siward*
Macbeth: HA! You were a man born of woman. I laugh at the pitiful attacks of your kind. *Continues walking*
*Meanwhile, somewhere else a short distance away*
Macduff: Did you hear that? The first shots have been fired, and none of our men have twitched. That means the tyrant must be over there! I will have my vengeance! *The troops start running that way. Only Malcolm and SIward stay behind*
Siward: There’s no need to worry sir. The defenders in the clinic have surrendered without resistance. The victory will surely be yours.
Malcolm: Not really much of a fight, is it now?
Scene Seven
*Another street, where Macduff and his forces catch up to Macbeth and the last of his loyal forces*
Macduff: Show your face! Turn around!
Macbeth: *Turns around*. Why, why, why, out of everyone else possible, did it have to be YOU?
Macduff: I have no need to explain, nor do I have the words to explain asides these: You are pure evil.
Macbeth: Oh, but I am invincible evil. No man of woman born can kill me.
Macduff: Well son, you'll be sorely disappointed. You see, I wasn't born of woman, but rather ripped from a corpse.
Macbeth: LIES!
*The two forces charge into each other, spearheaded by Macbeth and Macduff, with an array of different weapons. “God Save the King” Plays in the background as the fight unfolds. As Macduff stands victorious, the music ends, and so does the play*